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YF55 HNV

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 HNV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 118,105 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 110,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 110,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 108,608 miles

Cannot test rear seats and seatbelts

Fail 7 Sep 2023 108,608 miles

Cannot test rear seats and seatbelts

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,780 miles

Offside Front Back plate loose

Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,427 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge tread detected (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear trailing arm mounting points corroding

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 22 Aug 2018 91,451 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 86,187 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge step tread detected

Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,819 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,386 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,961 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 73,961 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 72,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2013 72,444 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 63,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2011 48,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 48,346 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 39,035 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,667 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,661 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2009 25,661 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Smearing

Offside Front Wiper Blade Smearing

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YF55 HNV is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF55 HNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YF55 HNV registered?

YF55 HNV is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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